The New Orleans Pelicans secured a third player of local interest on Friday.

Former University of Kentucky forward Darius Miller, who entered free agency this summer, re-signed with the team that selected him 46th overall in the 2012 NBA draft.

That means Miller, along with former UK star Anthony Davis and Louisville’s Russ Smith, are all expected in Louisville for the Pelicans’ Oct. 4 exhibition against the Miami Heat at the KFC Yum! Center.

The Maysville, Ky., native Miller averaged 4.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 16.1 minutes per game last season. In all, he’s appeared in 97 NBA games for the Pelicans, making nine starts.

Due to team policy, terms of Miller’s deal were not disclosed by the club.

The Associate Press reported July 18 that Miller had re-upped with Miller. It wasn’t until Friday that the team announced the move.

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